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11.01.2014

Can you believe it's November already? I can't, maybe because this year is just flying by... which means Christmas is coming quickly as well! I'm so excited to have teamed up with a fantastic group of bloggers, we're bringing all of our readers a rockin' giveaway hop that will feature prizes valued at $100+ for every single winner!

Now let's get to the good part:

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I went on a fantastic little road trip last month to see family. We drove all the way from our little suburb in Florida to North Carolina to visit my husband's brother and sister and both of their families.

The road trip was fun over all, but I learned that I get bored when there isn't much to look at... and that I much prefer a road trip where we take the time to stop and walk around and explore things vs. just "straight-shooting" to our destination. I also learned that if you're really bored in the car and you are an artist, you'll find a way to make art... You can view my abstract creations made with my D-SLR while being deliriously bored on the road late at night below.

But what I really learned on this trip is that family time is invaluable. I learned that laughing with my family and feeling a bond knowing that we share more than just a last name is the best joy in life. I love hearing stories about when they were young, listening to them recap huge family milestones and hilarious mishaps. All while making new memories watching the babies of the family run around, these are the moments in life that really matter. Hanging out with the twin babies, going to the renaissance fair, watching the oldest get creative, petting some wild animals at the drive-thru zoo, getting a beginner's education about natural healing and essential oils - this road trip was an incredible experience full of so much fun packed into just a few quick days.

Road trips, family memories, days spent driving around the family - it's all fun.. and something we all need to have fun and go on road trips is fuel for our vehicles, right? Well, almost everyone needs this commodity and lucky for one lucky reader I'll be giving away a $100 Shell Gift Card to help one lucky reader fuel their fun this holiday season. Whether you need the gas for an upcoming road trip over the holidays to see family or to run errands to make sure your family has everything for Turkey Day, I'm here to make one readers pocket a little fuller this holiday season by treating them to a full tank, a few times.

Enter to win the $100 Shell Gift Card using the giveaway tools form below:

Disclaimer: I may have received one or more of the products mentioned above or compensation to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through November 17th at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life is not the party held responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

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